Senior Hydraulic Modeller

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Modeller in Cork to lead hydraulic modelling and flood risk studies. You will work with TUFLO W including ESTRY, and Flood Modeller, reviewing outputs and delivering projects from planning through detailed design.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in Ireland/UK with a Civil Engineering/Hydrology/Environmental Eng degree, strong reporting skills, and the ability to mentor junior modellers.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years delivering hydraulic modelling projects in Ireland and/or the UK.
• Strong experience with TUFLOW including ESTRY and Flood Modeller.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic modelling and flood risk studies.
• Work with TUFLOW/ESTRY and Flood Modeller.
• technically review modelling work and outputs.
• Deliver projects from planning through to detailed design.
• Manage projects, clients and stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports and present modelling findings.
• Mentor less experienced modellers.
• Contribute to proposals and wider project opportunities.
• Occasional site visits across Ireland and the UK.

Skills

Lead hydraulic modelling

TUFLOW (ESTRY)

Flood Modeller

Technical review

Project management

Technical reporting

Mentoring/mentee support

Proposal development

Site visits (Ireland/UK)

Education

Civil Engineering/Hydrology/Environmental Eng degree

Tools

TUFLOW (ESTRY)

Flood Modeller

GIS

Job description

Senior Hydraulic Modeller
Cork
€55,000 – €65,000 + Benefits

Built strong hydraulic modelling experience and ready to take the lead on more complex projects while staying close to the technical work?

This Cork role combines hands-on modelling with greater responsibility for project delivery, technical review and clients. You’ll work on flood risk and hydraulic modelling projects across renewables, infrastructure, power, industrial and built environment sectors.

The Role

• Leading hydraulic modelling and flood risk studies
• Working with TUFLOW, including ESTRY, and Flood Modeller
• Technically reviewing modelling work and outputs
• Delivering projects from planning through to detailed design
• Managing projects, clients and key stakeholders
• Preparing technical reports and presenting modelling findings
• Supporting and mentoring less experienced modellers
• Contributing to proposals and wider project opportunities
• Occasional site visits across Ireland and the UK

You’ll also gain exposure to water quality, sediment transport and major green energy infrastructure projects, working alongside specialists across environmental, planning and engineering disciplines.

About You

You’ll ideally have 5+ years’ experience delivering hydraulic modelling projects within Ireland and/or the UK, backed by a degree in Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.

You’ll need strong TUFLOW, including ESTRY, and Flood Modeller experience, alongside GIS capability and knowledge of Flood Planning Guidelines and relevant Irish hydraulic modelling standards.

You’ll also bring project management and stakeholder experience, strong technical reporting skills and the ability to support less experienced team members.

Chartered status, or actively working towards Chartership, is required, together with a full driving licence valid in Ireland.

The package includes €55,000 – €65,000, discretionary bonus, pension, private medical insurance and 25 days’ annual leave. Hybrid, flexible and remote working options are available, alongside structured career development and support towards Chartership.